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“Jahiz” is one of the major transformational projects launched by the UAE government. With the aim of enhancing the readiness of federal government talents and supporting them with future skills. ” Jahiz ” initiative, through its digital platform, offers a specialized journey to develop four groups of skills most closely related to the future directions of government work. These skills include: (Digital Skills, Data and AI Skills, New Economy Skills and 10X Skills). Digital Skills: Digitalization has transformed our lives on many levels and its application on government work has numerous benefits through utilizing various technologies such as Blockchain, cloud computing programming, web 3.0, and the Metaverse. Data and AI Skills: The Fourth Industrial Revolution contributes in creating a competitive national economy that is based on knowledge and innovation. Hence, it is essential to build talent capabilities around current and future technologies. New Economy Skills: The new economy is one that is built on harnessing new technologies as a core capability. Such an approach has a direct and indirect impact on our lives and the environment. 10X Skills: These are the skills of accelerating and multiplying the effect of projects and initiatives. As the world around us rapidly changes, it becomes critical for us to ensure keeping up with that change using an arsenal of agile and innovative measures. To benefit from the Government Platform “Jahiz”, Click
Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment for Federal Government UAE National employees
The Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment for Federal Government UAE National employees initiative has been developed as part of the Initiatives of the Next 50. The initiative focuses on enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE National cadres, encouraging them to work in the private sector, investing in available job opportunities in it, and establishing and managing their own businesses projects/business that add a qualitative value to the national economy. Given the leading role of the United Arab Emirates Government and its vision that aims to support the country’s citizens across all fields, the esteemed UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. (30/7) of 2022 on the conditions and controls for granting Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment to UAE nationals working in the federal government. The initiative relies on an innovative approach to introduce a special category of leaves that is granted under specific conditions. The aim of this new leave category is to enable UAE nationals working in the federal government to establish their own business in the private sector given the important role this sector plays in the economy. This crucial step will play a key role in creating new jobs and drive future development. Accordingly, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources launched the guide for granting Ministries and Federal entities their UAE National employees – who wish – an Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment, which is the first of its kind in the world, to encourage them to pursue investment and start their own businesses in the private sector. To view the Guide for an Entrepreneurship Leave for Self-employment in the Federal Government, Click here Frequently Asked Questions To view the frequently asked questions about the Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment initiative, Click here Support and Assistance To request for technical support and assistance about the Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment initiative, please request the service from: Customer Happiness System Unified Call Center 600525524 Email:
The idea of the Government Skills Bank initiative launched by the Federal Government for Government Human Resources (FAHR) in 2018 identify Federal Government employees with special experience and skills, and electronically documenting the findings through the project’s electronic portal (skillsbank.fahr.gov.ae). The purpose behind creating the Government Skills Bank is to assist and empower federal entities to benefit from the professional knowledge and expertise of specialists in various fields and disciplines related to the Authority’s function, exploit their experience in developing the institutional work system in the Federal Government and establish a knowledge management culture. The Government Skills Bank acts as an incubator for specialized experts in the ministries and federal entities and all employees working for these entities can join the Bank’s network through the new portal established to facilitate transactions for Bank
Federal Authority for Government Human Resources provide moral support to all employees of the federal government, the launch of the “Hayat” program aims to reduce the consequences that may result from the exceptional circumstances that the world is going through, and the pressures, challenges that may affect the mental and social life.
Circular No. (12) of the year 2023 Regarding The start of the second batch registration for Entrepreneurship Leave for self-employment in the Federal Government
A New Partnership Between the “Authority” and Global Platform “Udacity”
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) announced launching a new strategic partnership through “Jahiz” initiative for the future of government talent, with the global platform “Udacity”, through which it will provide programs and educational materials for users of “Jahiz” platform of the UAE government employees.
UAE Government enhances Uzbek Government cadres’ Human Resources capabilities
The UAE Government organized a specialized program aimed at enhancing the capabilities of government cadres from the Republic of Uzbekistan across various areas, including government human resources and best practices related to human capital investment.
“Jahiz” Platform reviews the means of Zero Bureaucracy through Behavioral Changes
“FAHR” has launched a Masterclass recorded session via “Jahiz” – an upskilling platform for the future of government talents – entitled “Zero Bureaucracy through Behavioral Changes”.
The Human Resources Club reviews innovative HR Trends in the Workplace
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) held the second session of the Human Resources Club for this year, under the theme “Innovative Human Resources Trends in the Workplace”, in the presence and participation of approximately 700 federal government employees, club members and specialists, from all work sectors, from inside and outside the UAE.
Eid Al Fitr holiday for federal government starting 8th April
The UAE Cabinet announced that the Eid Al Fitr holiday for the federal government sector will start on Monday, 8th April 2024, for a period of one week. Regular working hours would then resume on Monday, 15th April.
FAHR organizes a Ramadan gathering for its employees
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) organized a Ramadan gathering for its employees at the InterContinental Festival City Hotel in Dubai, under the theme “One Family… Ambitious Goals… Great Achievements”, in the presence of Her Excellency Laila Obaid Al Suwaidi, Director General of FAHR, H.E Ibrahim Fikri, Executive Director of Support Services, and several heads of departments and employees.
FAHR reviews the features of the Federal Learning and Training System
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) held a brainstorming session to review the most prominent features of the learning and training system at the federal government level, and how to upgrade it, in line with the strategies of the federal government and the country’s aspirations towards developing government talents and equipping them with future skills.
About the Entrepreneurship Leave for Self-employment and “Jahiz” for the future of government talents The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources wins the gold and bronze medals of the Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Award
Recently, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) won the Gold and Bronze awards, among the Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards for the year 2024, for the two initiatives; “Jahiz” for the future of government talents, and the Entrepreneurship Leave for Self-employment for Federal Government UAE National employees.
FAHR transfers knowledge to the Department of Government Enablement
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) briefed a team from the Department of Government Enablement in Abu Dhabi on the most prominent Human Resources Policies, Legislations and Systems applied at the Federal Government level, as well as on the amendments that were recently made to several of those policies and legislations.
